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State Spotlight: Advancing excellence in Delaware through simulation and collaboration

Given the relative infrequency of pediatric cases for some EDs, pediatric simulation is vital for …


FAN Feature: The benefits of engaging families in research publications

We sat down with Sara Mullins, BSME, CFEI, IAAI-FIT, FF/EMT, a Family Advisory Network (FAN) …


New PECC Learning Module Highlights Pediatric Safety in Emergency Departments

Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 9–15) brings renewed attention to the critical role of pediatric …


New Study Further Validates PECARN Rule for Pediatric Blunt Torso Trauma

A recent study from the UC Davis School of Medicine provides new evidence supporting the …


Introducing PEAK: Child Abuse – A Free Educational Toolkit

The Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Child Abuse is a free, open-access toolkit designed …


State spotlight: Celebrating 30 years with EMSC

Evelyn Lyons, RN, MPH, one of EMSC’s longest-serving State Partnership program managers, announced her retirement …


Get Pediatric Ready: National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment Launches in 2026

The next National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment is coming in 2026 and now is …


Two EMSC Collaboratives Cross the Finish Line: Advancing Pediatric Readiness Nationwide

In December 2024, two national Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) quality improvement collaboratives came …


New study highlights need to improve Pediatric Readiness at all trauma centers

AUSTIN, TEXAS, Feb. 25, 2025 – When children experience major injuries, timely surgical assessment and …


EMSC Reauthorization Act signed into law

On Dec. 23, H.R. 6960, the “Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024,” …